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I need to stop drinking

Micky_fContributor15 Apr 2021, 9:23 am AEST

I need to stop drinking

Hi everyone, I’m new here this is my first post. Not sure how this all works but here it goes. I’m struggling a bit today, I’ve been feeling like I’m getting crushed for months now. I drink a lot and I need to stop completely. It’s a bit of a vicious circle, I drink because I have a lot on my mind then don’t deal with the things I have to and the weight gets heavier, so I drink more. I’ve had a problem with alcohol to varying degrees for 20 odd years now, but it’s getting out of hand again and I don’t know how to stop, but I legitimately want to this time. It used to scare me thinking about not drinking, now it scares me thinking about it. It’s sad that a lot of what I experience is through eyes that are alcohol affected, not always drunk but not completely sober. Sorry if I’m just dumping all of this here and I’m not supposed to. cheers, mick

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Unknown userMember20 Apr 2021, 2:19 pm AEST

Re: I need to stop drinking

Hey @Micky_f, I just wanted to wish you the best in your recovery journey It's certainly not easy but that's doesn't mean that it's not possible. I have full faith that with your conviction, support from others (including peers on the forums), and professional supports- you can get there

I just wanted to flag with you that there's an online event happening on the forums on Tuesday 27th April about addiction, mental health, and recovery that you might like to tune into, or otherwise catch up on after 😊

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boxerNew Contributor09 May 2021, 9:41 am AEST

Re: I need to stop drinking

Hi friend, I too need to give the alcohol a rest, after this bottle I said that before. I don't get any effect from 2 litres of wine or 1 litre of vodka so it's getting out of control, mate we may need the pills to help us stop, tried them years ago actually found myself emptying my beer down the sink I couldn't believe it I was off beer. Anyway I need to stop or it will hurt me mate..take care.

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